Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia along Chestnut Creek.  Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.  This easy hike will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet! Please wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water and snacks.

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

Join a ranger on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk in Galax.

  This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Interested in learning about local geology?

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Interested in learning about local geology?

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

This program is perfect for anyone new to fishing or looking to brush up on their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This program will cover basic fishing skills such as casting, reeling, dragging, hook tying, rigging, and hopefully, catching your first fish in the New River.

Please join us for a very special afternoon with Carl “Gump” Blair and Gene Dunford.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a personal flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, reading the river, identifying river hazards, and proper paddling strokes.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at the Dannelly Park access to New River Trail.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Interested in learning about local geology?

Join us as we explore the various flora of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet!

Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

This program is perfect for anyone new to fishing or looking to brush up on their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This program will cover basic fishing skills such as casting, reeling, dragging, hook tying, rigging, and hopefully, catching your first fish in the New River.

Enjoy a movie night under the stars and bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and more for the whole family!

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Want to learn how to go geocaching? Join one of our rangers on a guided program on how to start your geocache adventure. Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure.

Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine?

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

This program is perfect for anyone new to fishing or looking to brush up on their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This program will cover basic fishing skills such as casting, reeling, dragging, hook tying, rigging, and hopefully, catching your first fish in the New River.

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Become a birder, snorkel in the river, explore underground in a cave, ride a bike on our historic trail, and learn primitive skills such as archery and fire-starting...all in one week!

The Let's Go Adventures staff will introduce you to the basics like, how to select a rod and reel combo, knot tying, and selecting the right fly for conditions and species.

Enjoy a naturalist-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a personal flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, reading the river, identifying river hazards, and proper paddling strokes.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful Southwest Virginia landscape (and even eat some berries!).  Gravel tires work best on New River Trail crushed stone trail surface.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Interested in learning about local geology?

Please join us for a very special afternoon with Carl “Gump” Blair and Gene Dunford.

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Do you feel safer walking with a friend?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

While most of the adventure on the New River takes place above the water, there is no shortage of things to see below the water!

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Meet a ranger for a leisurely paced afternoon walk at Cliffview.

Come explore the historic town of Fries.

Join us along the New River for a FREE hour-long guided yoga flow session, led by a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor.

Enjoy a movie night under the stars and bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and more for the whole family!

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful scenery of Southwest Virginia.

This three-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills including how to select and fit a personal flotation device (PFD), different types of kayaks, planning and safety, reading the river, identifying river hazards, and proper paddling strokes.